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Manchester Airport Border Control Post provision of Official Veterinary Surgeon Service

Manchester City Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Manchester City Council

Buyer Address: Town Hall Extension, Manchester, UKD33, M60 2LA, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@manchester.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
500000.0 GBP
Gross: 600000 GBP
Published
16 Mar 2026, 15:21
Deadline
14 Apr 2026, 10:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
85200000 - Veterinary services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

MCC are procuring the provision of contracted services regarding Portal Official Veterinary Surgeons (OVS's) to undertake veterinary checks on products of animal origin, which may include fishery products on occasions, at a Border Control Post (BCP) to protect animal and public health. The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: www.the-chest.org.uk

Link Description: The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including procurement specific questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 14th April 2026 as referred to in the tender documentation. Any clarification queries must also be submitted via the Chest website by the date referred to in the tender documentation.

Link Description: The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including procurement specific questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 14th April 2026 as referred to in the tender documentation. Any clarification queries must also be submitted via the Chest website by the date referred to in the tender documentation. https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/AdvertSummary?projectId=6cff560b-5007-f111-813c-005056b64545&projectStepId=76ff560b-5007-f111-813c-005056b64545

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023640-2026

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 500,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 600,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-08-12T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-08-11T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (40%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): Price (30%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (20%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Environmental and Zero Carbon (10%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including procurement specific questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 14th April 2026 as referred to in the tender documentation. Any clarification queries must also be submitted via the Chest website by the date referred to in the tender documentation.

Document Description: The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including procurement specific questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 14th April 2026 as referred to in the tender documentation. Any clarification queries must also be submitted via the Chest website by the date referred to in the tender documentation. https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/AdvertSummary?projectId=6cff560b-5007-f111-813c-005056b64545&projectStepId=76ff560b-5007-f111-813c-005056b64545

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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